9,000-signature petition calls for annual minimum wage increases to match rising costs in NZ.

9,000-signature petition urges New Zealand govt to commit to annual minimum wage increases to match rising costs. Union reps claim current govt effectively cuts wages of low-income families by not adjusting minimum wage. Labour, Green, and Te Pāti Māori MPs pledge to deliver significant minimum wage increases when in power. Union movement says govt must ensure workers can afford essentials during cost-of-living crisis.

March 27, 2024
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